Helpful Tips on Eye Care

[editorawais]

With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. What can one do? First, it’s important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits.

Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips -

Positioning is everything

Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm’s length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort.

Lighting can make all the difference

Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.

A little extra help for your glasses

Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot.

It’s all in the blinking

Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we’re on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink!



Palming

Sit straight at your workstation and rub your palms against each other till you feel them warm. The warmth of your palms helps soothe and relax tired eyes. Then, lightly cup your eyes with your palms and relax for 60 seconds. Count the seconds in your mind. Repeat this exercise two to three times whenever your eyes feel tired, or as often as you want. While palming, you can either rest your elbows on your desk or keep away from the desk and cup your eyes. Both ways are fine.

Splash water on your face

During breaks, splash water on your face while closing your eyes. This has an overall relaxing effect and helps you feel refreshed.

Use tea bags

Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator before you leave for work. Once you are home, place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax. This not only soothes tired eyes, but also reduces puffiness.



Eat healthy

Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Pack a box of chopped carrots, cucumber and fresh fruits and munch in-between meals at the office.

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Nice Info

[4ever]

Although we use our eyes everyday, we rarely pay attention to them until there is some serious problem. You can maintain perfect eyesight for most of your life by following some simple remedies.

An Important Aspect of Health

If you were asked, "Do you take care of your eyes once a week or at least once a month?", the most common reply would probably be in the negative. The eyes are considered to tbe the most important organ in ourt body and yet, people neglect to care for them. If you take care of your eyes eat lots of fruits & veggies. Carrots, loaded with beta carotene are especially helpful in maintaining healthy eyes. Do not wash the eyes or face when the body is sweating, especially after hard physical exercise or after being exposed to heat and sun. Protect your eyes from dust, smoke, strong sunlight and strong wind. Avoid staying long in such conditions.

Drink lots of milk every day. Its full of important vitamins. Eating cabbage and carrots is very beneficial for the eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses for more than 12 hours. This can cause permanent sight damage as well as extreme discomfort. Another simple way of protecting of eyes is through 'palming'. Rub the palms of both hands for about 30 seconds, close the eyes and gently place the warm palms over the eyes. Vitamins C, A and E, folic acid, selenium and zinc are definitely beneficial for the health of your eyes. Wear safety glasses while at work or play that may cause injury to your eyes. Never look into the sun for more than a glimpse. Dip a cotton ball in cold water and then keep it on the eyes. It gives a feeling of relaxation.

Tiredness of eyes is caused due to many reasons, like, lack of sleep, tension, stress etc. For Tired Eyes: So, some of the homemade remedies which can help to get rid of tired. A Dip two cotton pads in icy cold water and then place it over the eyes to ease to your eyes. Soak cotton balls in cold milk and place it over the eyes for about ten minutes. After ten minutes, rinse well with warm water and then with cold water. Drink plenty of water to improve the middle aqueous layer of tear film. Take vitamin C, which can be diluted when eye irritants cause the eye to water. Putting one drop of honey in each eye once a week is also beneficial to the eyes. It causes a bit of irritation, but cleans the eyes. Using your eyes in dim light can cause eyestrain. Good lighting can make reading and other close work easier.

Take Care Eye Tips

1. Do not wash the eyes or face when the body is sweating.

2. Protect your eyes from dust, smoke, strong sunlight and strong wind.

3. For vision of eyes eat lots of green vegetables, fish and fresh fruits, especially carrot which are enriched in vitamin.

4. Wear safety glasses while at work or play that may cause injury to your eyes.

5. Always use sunglasses during the peak day time to protect your eyes from sunrays. Direct sunrays cause heavy damage to eyes.

6. Eating cabbage and carrots is very beneficial for the eyes. These should be eaten raw. It is all right to drink cabbage and carrot juice mixed together or separately.

7. Regular eye exercise maintains perfect eyesight.

8. A great way to get off eye makeup is to mix water and baby bath. Removes it in seconds, even waterproof.

9. Place a slice of potato or cucumber on both the eyes, after 10 minutes remove and wash the eyes. This helps to avoid under eye wrinkles and dark circles around the eyes.

Don'ts of eye care

* Don't wear contact lenses for extended periods of time or overnight as this leads to complication.
* Don't rub eyes frequently as this can cause an eye infection as few of us bother to wash our hands before touching our eyes.
* When you splash water do not do this furiously believing doing this will take away tiredness instead wash gently as splashing may hurtle the smallest dust particles or an allergen which may minutely damage the cornea.


Article Author: Bradley
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[vasanthalin]

hi... awais..
tis really a very valuable information which everyone should know n i will suggest one more eye excercise....
if one is spending more time i.e above half an hour he/she should look for some cool images or some cool views for the eye to get relaxed...
bye ... take care..
regards ,
vasanth....
8 )

[Lavender girl]

Great yaar...thanx for all these wionderful tips.....
Nd thanx 4ever too.....